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Flapped
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Simple meaning
What does Flapped mean?
Moved loosely up and down.
Dictionary definition
Moved up and down or back and forth loosely.
Example sentences
Flapped in a sentence
easy
The bird flapped its wings.
medium
The loose sign flapped in the wind.
hard
Flapped often describes wings, cloth, paper, or other loose things moving quickly.
Synonyms
Words like Flapped
Antonyms
Opposite words
restedStayed still.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flapped, depending on context.
Word family
Flapped word family
Base word
flapped
verb
flapping
Action form of flapped.
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Practice 1
What does flapped mean?
Flapped means moved loosely up and down.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flapped?
Fluttered is close in meaning to flapped in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flapped?
Rested contrasts with flapped.
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